There's only one good test of pornography. Get twelve normal men to read the book, and then ask them, Did you get an erection? If the answer is Yes from a majority of the twelve, then the book is pornographic.

Summary

This quote suggests that pornography can be defined by the physical response it elicits in individuals. It proposes a test where twelve "normal" men are asked if they experienced an erection while reading a book. If a majority of them answer affirmatively, it concludes that the book is pornographic. However, it's important to recognize that this definition oversimplifies the multi-faceted nature of pornography, which involves more than just physiological reactions and can also include explicit language, explicit imagery, or the intent to titillate sexually.

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